Laurel, Mississippi vs. Dothan, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dothan, Alabama is 10.6% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $55,278 in Dothan, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dothan, Alabama is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Dothan
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Dothan, AL
Compared to Laurel, Dothan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower